The title is not wrong here: this is primo Jamaican ska direct from the source and capturing the original Skatalites collective at their very best. Newly remastered, having been long out-of-print and ever in demand, the 16-track reissue has it all, from the playful horns of Brown Skin Girl' to the dancefloor-ready swing of 'Heaven Declare' and 'Turn Your Lamp Down'. Don Drummond, Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso and Johnny 'Dizzy' Moore shine throughout as their solos are effortless and their interplay exuberant. While seasoned fans will savour the nuances to be found here, newcomers can dive straight in and feel the charm and inventiveness that defined early Studio One. A fine snapshot of ska's foundational sound.